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15% of what number is 39 i need the equation and it worked out

User Grocker
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There isn't really an equation you just divide...

15%/39= 0.00384615384

I hope this helps!!
User Xhantar
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X * 15/100 = 39

divide both sides by 15/100

X = 39 / 15/100

and when dividing fractions you flip the second fraction upside down and multiply it

X = 39 * 100/ 15

X = 260

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